2019[edit]

No news has been posted yet for this year.

2018[edit]

No news was posted for this year.

2017[edit]

• The Federal Vacancy Count 9/27/2017 Sep 27, 2017
• The Federal Vacancy Count 8/29/2017 Aug 30, 2017
• The Federal Vacancy Count 7/26/2017 Jul 26, 2017
• The Federal Vacancy Count 4/26/2017 Apr 26, 2017
• The Federal Vacancy Count 3/1/2017 Mar 01, 2017

2016[edit]

• The Federal Vacancy Count 9/28/2016 Sep 28, 2016

2015[edit]

• The Federal Vacancy Count 8/25/2015 Aug 26, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Extensive tax plan for roads and more on today’s ballot in Michigan May 05, 2015
• State Legislative Tracker: California State Legislature takes on vaccine exemptions Apr 13, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Contentious amendment certified as first ballot measure on Georgia 2016 ballot Mar 31, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Amendments related to governing schools emerge in South Dakota and Georgia Mar 24, 2015

2014[edit]

• The Tuesday Count: Arkansas 2016 ballot beginning to take shape Dec 02, 2014
• The Federal Vacancy Count 11/19/2014 Nov 19, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Runoffs, retentions and a special election Jul 24, 2014
• Republican superintendent runoff poised for recount: Georgia state executive elections review, 2014 Jul 23, 2014
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/23/2014 Jul 23, 2014
• Primary runoff preview: Georgia state executive official elections, 2014 Jul 21, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Primary season in high gear--what you may have missed and upcoming races to watch May 29, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Don't discount the primaries! Many races already concluded May 22, 2014
• 2014 elections review: Recapping state legislative primaries in six states May 21, 2014
• Georgia Democrats voiced views on statewide political issues at primary election May 21, 2014
• Superintendent primaries both headed to runoff: Georgia state executive primary elections review May 21, 2014
• 2014 elections review: Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania hold congressional primaries May 21, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Medical malpractice measure makes California ballot May 20, 2014
• Primary preview: Georgia state executive elections, 2014 May 19, 2014
• 2014 elections preview: Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania to hold congressional primaries May 19, 2014
• 2014 elections preview: State legislative primaries in six states May 19, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Number of measures on 2014 ballots steadily increasing Apr 29, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Georgia passes concealed weapons bill Apr 28, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Primary match-ups across the nation Apr 24, 2014
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/16/2014 Apr 16, 2014
• JP Election Brief: The "E" word in judicial elections: Ethics Apr 10, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Gambling measure makes 2014 ballot in Nebraska Apr 08, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Who's qualified? Courts, candidates and special interest groups all want a say Apr 03, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Women successful in judicial races as incumbents face challengers Mar 27, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Legislative referrals expanding statewide ballots Mar 26, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Controversy around judicial election laws Mar 20, 2014
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/19/2014 Mar 19, 2014
• Legislative Lowdown: Identifying competitive Georgia elections in 2014 Mar 17, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Close races, scandal and removal from the ballot Mar 13, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Referendum booted from AZ ballot after passage of new law Mar 04, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Florida measure to rejuvenate conservation fund on 2014 ballot Jan 21, 2014
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/8/2014 Jan 08, 2014

2013[edit]

• Top 2013 controversies in state executive offices not leading to resignation Dec 31, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Politeness leads to arrest, rude video deemed free speech Dec 05, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Bottle service, murder and television Nov 29, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Marriage, juvenile sentences and a jury stalker Nov 21, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Money, Medicaid and juvenile laws Nov 07, 2013
• Georgia Representative resigns to focus on Congressional run Aug 26, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: Georgia legislator passes away Aug 05, 2013
• Military's request for more land draws ire in Georgia Jul 26, 2013
• Court orders new dates for 2014 federal elections in Georgia Jul 12, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Employment laws and energy drinks Jul 04, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: FBI raids California Senate Jun 17, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Transport in court Jun 13, 2013
• State rep. joins crowded Georgia congressional race Jun 13, 2013
• May 30, 2013: Georgia runoff process under fire May 30, 2013
• Georgia governor signs ethics reform bill May 13, 2013
• Thompson elected chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court May 03, 2013
• Georgia offers Tennessee a solution to border war Apr 25, 2013
• Georgia legislature gives state archives shot in the arm Apr 15, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Discipline in the courts Mar 28, 2013
• Georgia ethics bill may not meet deadline Mar 27, 2013
• Georgia legislature considers ethics bill Mar 14, 2013
• Local ballot measures are on the rise, new report shows information scarcity Mar 08, 2013
• Georgia and Tennessee in border war over water Feb 26, 2013
• Two more vacancies filled in Georgia legislature Feb 13, 2013
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 2/6/2013 Feb 06, 2013
• U.S. Senator Chambliss announces retirement Jan 28, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Wiretaps, immigrants and healthcare benefits Jan 10, 2013
• Georgia special elections yield two new state senators and two run-offs Jan 09, 2013

2012[edit]

• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Southeast Regional State Executive Officials Dec 10, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Georgia Congressional Seats Dec 07, 2012
• Georgia horse racing legalization proposed as House Bill 4 Nov 28, 2012
• Charter schools earn ballot measure victory in Georgia Nov 26, 2012
• Charles Darwin earns 4,000 votes as write-in in Georgia Nov 12, 2012
• 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results: Georgia Nov 07, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Southeast region Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Georgia State Legislature Oct 30, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Southeast Regional State Executive Officials Oct 30, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Georgia Congressional Seats Oct 30, 2012
• Georgia amendment suit dismissed Oct 26, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: A look at notable citizen-initiated measures Oct 09, 2012
• Concerns Arise Over Georgia Senate Leader's Reimbursements Oct 02, 2012
• Candidates qualify for Georgia State Senate special primary election Sep 16, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
• Georgia's State Superintendent formally opposes charter school amendment Aug 28, 2012
• JP Election Brief: High court races setting the tone Aug 23, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Results from Texas and Georgia (and more!) Aug 02, 2012
• Primary change: Georgia voters bring incumbent defeat rate above 16 percent Aug 02, 2012
• Election Aftermath: Georgia Referendum 1 Aug 01, 2012
• 2012 elections review: Georgia voters send incumbents packing Aug 01, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Four ballot additions slowly inch total up to 154 Jul 31, 2012
• Election Results: Georgia Referendum 1 Jul 31, 2012
• Making sense of the July 31, 2012 elections Jul 31, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Georgia to hold its first ever statewide referendum tomorrow Jul 30, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Georgia voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Jul 30, 2012
• 2012 competitiveness in Georgia state legislative elections Jul 24, 2012
• JP Election Brief: An indictment, legal challenges, and First Amendment questions Jul 19, 2012
• George Kreeger stepping down from Georgia Superior Court Jul 11, 2012
• Georgia to consider eliminating runoff elections Jul 10, 2012
• Georgia's July 31 TSPLOST generating arguments on both sides Jun 26, 2012
• Governor Deal names new Supreme Court Justice Jun 26, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Coast to coast coverage Jun 21, 2012
• Georgia third parties initiate lawsuit for ballot access Jun 15, 2012
• Georgia Supreme Court to rule on legality of infrared searches Jun 14, 2012
• Georgia Supreme Court to have new Chief Justice for two months May 30, 2012
• Local Georgia city tries for Sunday alcohol sales again May 30, 2012
• Southwest Georgia counties to decide on new tax in July May 15, 2012
• Georgia Superior Court judge William Lee retires amid investigation May 10, 2012
• Local Georgia at-large voting in question Apr 23, 2012
• Temporary bankruptcy judgeships extended Apr 22, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Changing the rules in Florida and Nevada (and more!) Apr 19, 2012
• Georgia redistricting sees a shift in representation Apr 16, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Judicial primaries and candidates gearing up Apr 05, 2012
• Georgia governor appoints two new judges Mar 31, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Two states add on to the count; health care issue reaches national stage Mar 27, 2012
• Charter Schools Amendment to appear on Georgia ballot Mar 23, 2012
• Georgia sees more communities go wet after Tuesdays election Mar 12, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Three in the midwest and two in the south Mar 08, 2012
• Orion Douglass announces that he will not seek re-election Feb 25, 2012
• Proposed Georgia amendment would allow state to create charter schools Feb 23, 2012
• Georgia legislature moves to supersede transportation tax referendum Feb 10, 2012
• Emory Palmer enters the race for Coweta Superior Court judge Feb 04, 2012
• Georgia counties add tax measures to March ballot Jan 31, 2012
• Georgia judge rejects appeal by death row inmate's brother Jan 27, 2012
• Supreme Weekly: January 26, 2012 Jan 26, 2012
• Georgia Supreme Court rules that right to a speedy trial was not violated Jan 13, 2012
• 2011 Special Elections: Year in Review Jan 04, 2012
• Georgia Assembly proposal could make countywide positions nonpartisan Jan 04, 2012

2011[edit]

• Federal immigration lawsuit to proceed in Eleventh Circuit Dec 23, 2011
• Michael Boggs to join Georgia Court of Appeals Dec 21, 2011
• Case against Judge Williams to proceed with more charges Dec 15, 2011
• Three races decided, one to run-off in Georgia special elections Dec 07, 2011
• Georgia, 12 people charged with voter fraud in 2010 election Nov 28, 2011
• Five apply for Georgia Superior Court seat Nov 28, 2011
• Election aftermath: Democrats hold Iowa Senate, Independent wins in Missouri special elections Nov 09, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Alabama, Oregon and Georgia Nov 03, 2011
• Federal vacancies still a problem for Atlanta's courts Oct 31, 2011
• Green Party candidates make good showing in Tuesday's special elections Oct 19, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Both parties express disdain with maps Oct 14, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Parties continue accusations of gerrymandering Oct 07, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Cases across the country Oct 06, 2011
• Will a GOP supermajority in the GA legislature open the door to constitutional changes Sep 30, 2011
• Carley will serve as Chief Justice of Georgia Supreme Court Sep 23, 2011
• Parties swap seats in Tuesday's special elections Sep 21, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Another deadline missed Sep 09, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Transparency is the word Sep 08, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: More drama unfolding over maps Sep 02, 2011
• After more than 50 years, Judge Cohn retires from juvenile court Aug 30, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: 27 special sessions this year and counting Aug 29, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Stormy tension continues as bipartisan continuity drying up Aug 26, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker:Georgia continues special redistricting session, Wisconsin ends recall season Aug 22, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Map-makers can't please everybody Aug 19, 2011
• Thirteen states hold a AAA S&P credit rating in 2011 Aug 15, 2011
• Judge Pullen announces intention to retire Aug 15, 2011
• GA House Dem leader threatens own caucus over redistricting plan Aug 12, 2011
• Markle appointed to Fulton County Superior Court Jul 29, 2011
• Parties retain seats in Georgia special elections Jul 20, 2011
• Georgia tax revenues spike, governor offers gas tax relief Jul 20, 2011
• Federal court rules in Georgia's favor over water rights Jul 06, 2011
• Georgia judge issues stay on parts of state's immigration law Jul 05, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: State's fiscal years end this week as possible shutdowns loom large Jun 27, 2011
• Ballot measure may save Georgia charter schools Jun 27, 2011
• Georgia Governor received perks from Delta Air Lines Jun 22, 2011
• Atlanta Mayor and City Council differ on municipal judge numbers Jun 21, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: Illinois to begin special session this week Jun 20, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
• Georgia legislature rewrites trial rules Jun 10, 2011
• Latest challenge to Georgia elections laws may help poor, disabled Jun 09, 2011
• Georgia AG makes last ditch attempt to save state charter schools Jun 06, 2011
• 2008 election fraud in Georgia finally investigated May 27, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Texas session will end without Congressional map May 27, 2011
• Oklahoma becomes second state to join health care compact May 19, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Recent rulings and a state judge goes federal May 19, 2011
• H. Patrick Haggard chosen for Tenth District vacancy May 18, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Comparing votes from the 2010 election May 12, 2011
• Governor Deal interviews candidates for Western Judicial Circuit vacancy May 10, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
• Nominees announced for Georgia Superior Court vacancy Apr 26, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Virginia legislature sends maps to governor's desk, inching closer to an on-time completion of the process Apr 15, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: days for legislative sessions are numbered Apr 12, 2011
• Georgia's legislative session ends this week with at least one certified measure for the 2012 ballot Apr 11, 2011
• Governor Deal appoints two to DeKalb County State Court Apr 11, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process Apr 01, 2011
• Governor Deal appoints Jefferson Municipal Court judge to State Court Mar 24, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: sports arena question scores a spot on the 2012 ballot Mar 22, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Mississippi mayhem as redistricting maps look destined for stalemate Mar 10, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: a pair of hunting measures boost 2012 total Mar 08, 2011
• Susan Black to take on senior status Mar 07, 2011
• Georgia state spending measure clears the Senate Mar 01, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Redistricting affects more than Congressional and state legislative districts Feb 18, 2011
• Chief Justice Hunstein delivers State of the Judiciary Feb 18, 2011
• Five vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections Feb 16, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: a slew of proposals but no certifications Feb 15, 2011
• Georgia Senators revive trauma care funding amendment for 2012 Feb 11, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Push for redistricting commissions increases among minority parties Feb 11, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Let the games begin, as census delivers first round of local population data Feb 04, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: The cost of running for a Supreme Court Feb 03, 2011
• Governors in the news: Republican executives are pursuing similar plans across the land Feb 02, 2011
• Obama nominates six for district judge positions and one appellate judge Jan 31, 2011
• Georgia accused of failing to offer voter registration to public assistance clients Jan 25, 2011
• Georgia AG set to enter health care reform battle Jan 15, 2011

2010[edit]

• 2010: year of the independents May 23, 2019
• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• Governors in the news: only weeks away from Inaugurations, incoming governors are looking to trim the state operations they will oversee Dec 22, 2010
• U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
• Georgia AG-elect wants power to investigate foreclosures Dec 09, 2010
• Federal judge upholds city ordinance allowing police to question small gatherings Dec 09, 2010
• Thirteen legislators in five states leave Dems for the GOP Nov 30, 2010
• Georgia wants newly registered voters to prove citizenship Nov 19, 2010
• Newly elected Georgia AG told County Manager to ignore law Nov 15, 2010
• Tough economy has some surprising people looking to get their old jobs back Oct 30, 2010
• Governors' races end on November 2nd, unless they don't Oct 30, 2010
• Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southeast ballot measures Oct 28, 2010
• Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
• In Georgia, home is where the fight is Oct 23, 2010
• Mitt Romney Stumps for GOP AG candidate in Georgia Oct 06, 2010
• GOP candidate leads by double digits in Georgia AG race Sep 20, 2010
• Georgia Supreme Court hears arguments on Voter ID Sep 10, 2010
• Georgia SOS urges voters to register by October 4th Sep 07, 2010
• EXCLUSIVE: Ballotpedia SOS Race Tracker - 6 offices in play Aug 30, 2010
• U.S. Justice Department approves GA voter verification system Aug 23, 2010
• Georgia Primary Runoff Roundup - Deal, Sinkfield pull off upsets; Olens crushes Aug 11, 2010
• Georgia Primary Roundup - Landslides and Runoffs Jul 21, 2010
• New State Court judge appointed Jul 17, 2010
• Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
• ACLU joins Georgia voter verification suit Jul 08, 2010
• Georgia SOS suing federal government over voter verification process Jun 23, 2010
• Treadwell confirmed to federal court in Georgia Jun 22, 2010
• Supporters of Georgia SOS accuse opponent of intimidation Jun 11, 2010
• More than 45 Georgia counties will vote on an advisory personhood question May 20, 2010
• Georgia probate judge suspended for misconduct May 15, 2010
• Georgia SOS initiates check-in process for voters May 10, 2010
• New Superior Court judge appointed in Georgia Apr 24, 2010
• New president of the Georgia Council of Probate Courts named Apr 18, 2010
• Georgia Supreme Court rejects death penalty bar request Mar 25, 2010
• Healthcare issue being fought by ballot measures Mar 23, 2010
• Georgia bill seeks to end touch-screen voting Mar 01, 2010
• Study says women under-represented in nine state court systems Feb 24, 2010
• Lawsuit filed against Toyota in Georgia federal court Feb 16, 2010
• Mother to represent herself in custody battle before Georgia Supreme Court Feb 15, 2010
• Georgia man convicted of murder appeals Feb 10, 2010
• Georgia Supreme Court to hear appeal over comments by lower judge Feb 08, 2010
• Federal judge nominated by Obama Feb 05, 2010
• Georgia Court of Appeals overturns dismissal of case by lower court Feb 03, 2010
• Retired Georgia Court of Appeals judge passes away Jan 31, 2010
• Georgia court throws out police officer's conviction Jan 26, 2010
• Candidate for Georgia federal appeals court confirmed Jan 21, 2010
• Georgia Gov. wants voters to approve a sales tax hike in 2012 Jan 18, 2010

2009[edit]

• Georgia ballot access lawsuit continues in 11th Circuit Court Nov 20, 2009
• Ethics panel rules against Fayette County commissioner Sep 29, 2009
• Georgia city places park expansion referendum on ballot Aug 14, 2009
• Georgia Supreme Court justice named Aug 13, 2009
• Former Georgia congressional candidate to appeal ballot access ruling Jul 08, 2009
• New Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice named Jul 07, 2009
• Sharpsburg officials review alcohol ordinances Jul 01, 2009

See also[edit]

• The Ballotpedia News Update
• News archive by state

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